About Vital Ventures
Your Expert Team for Scaling Plant Molecular Farming Innovation.
Who We Are
Vital Ventures is a strategic integration firm specializing in Plant Molecular Farming (PMF), biotech infrastructure, and scalable facility solutions.
Our team brings together world-leading experts from plant molecular farming organizations, vertical farms, and research institutes, providing a powerful network of specialists to support every stage of your project.
From early-stage feasibility to full-scale GMP production, we offer modular, turnkey, and custom solutions that integrate cutting-edge technologies with best-in-class expertise. Whether you need an R&D pilot facility, commercial production site, or process optimization, our team ensures your success.
Our Team & Expertise Network
A Global Network of Industry Leaders
Scaling plant-based biomanufacturing requires a multidisciplinary approach, which is why Vital Ventures
has built a network of 30+ specialists that cover every aspect of PMF facility development and operations.
Plant Molecular Farming Industry Expert Network
Leading bioprocess engineers, ensuring
cutting-edge biomanufacturing strategies.
Bioprocessing & Facility Design Engineers
Architects of GMP-compliant clean rooms, agroinfiltration systems, and production workflows.
Controlled Environment
Agriculture (CEA) Specialist Network
Engineers optimizing plant growth conditions for biotech & advanced production.
Regulatory & Quality Consultants
Experts in FDA, EMA, and GMP certifications for plant-based biologics
AgTech Innovators & Biopharma Leaders
Industry veterans with decades of experience in commercializing PMF technologies.
Meet Our Leadership Team
Jake Eisenberg
CEO & Founder
Jake is a pioneer in vertical farming and plant molecular farming, with over 15 years of industry experience in research, operations, and commercialization. He specializes in developing scalable plant-based biopharma solutions and innovative cultivation systems.
Sylvain Marcel
Bioprocessing Lead
Sylvain is a subject matter expert in plant-made pharmaceuticals with over 20 years of extensive R&D and large-scale production experience. At iBio, as VP of Protein Expression Sciences, he spearheaded process development, GMP standards, and product pipeline expansion. His work has been crucial in progressing plant-made pharmaceuticals toward regulatory approval.
Tanya Blankenship
Bio Manufacturing Specialist
Tanya is an experienced plant biomanufacturing professional with over a decade of leadership in facility operations and project management. At Medicago, she played a key role in managing plant cultivation and manufacturing facilities, ensuring efficient production of plant-based biologics.
Our Mission
At Vital Ventures, we believe that Plant Molecular Farming is the future of biomanufacturing. By leveraging plants as biofactories, companies can produce proteins, antibodies, vaccines, and therapeutics more sustainably, cost-effectively, and at scale.
Our mission is to accelerate the commercialization of plant-based biomanufacturing by providing:
A global network of PMF experts for every stage of facility development.
GMP-compliant clean room and process design for seamless regulatory approval.
Modular, scalable production infrastructure customized for plant-based workflows.
Tech transfer, scale-up consulting, and process optimization to enhance efficiency.
Advanced agroinfiltration and bioreactor technology to optimize yield.
GMP Seeds & Cell Banking – Secure, validated seed stock and cell line storage for consistent and compliant biomanufacturing.
Why Choose Vital Ventures?
✅ Unparalleled Expertise
A team of world-class specialists in plant molecular farming, bioprocessing, and facility design
✅ Custom-Tailored Solutions
Turnkey, modular, or customized infrastructure based on your specific needs
✅ End-to-End Support
From feasibility and facility planning to full-scale GMP production
✅ Regulatory & Compliance Readiness
Experts in FDA, EMA, and GMP certification for plant-based biomanufacturing
✅ Strategic Industry Partnerships
Access to the latest innovations in vertical farming, bioprocessing, and automation
✅ Investment & Grant Strategy Support
Helping clients secure funding through grants, venture capital, and government incentives to de-risk projects and accelerate growth
A Network Built for Success
Bringing a plant molecular farming facility online is a complex challenge—one that requires collaboration across agriculture, biopharma, facility engineering, and regulatory compliance.
Vital Ventures provides a seamless network of specialized experts, leading technology providers, and infrastructure solutions, allowing you to scale efficiently while reducing risk.
Whether you need a full-scale facility, an agroinfiltration system, regulatory guidance, or process optimization, we connect you with the right experts, technologies, and solutions for success.